Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.
Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.
Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
About the role
The Manager, Group Corporate Entities & Specialist Accounting is responsible for delivery of specialist corporate accounting and reporting activities, with accountability for close, forecasting and controls, while supporting wider Corporate & Statutory CoE priorities
Key responsibilities
Deliver month-end and quarter-end accounting for share-based payments, employee benefits (IFRS2) and corporate sundry, including posting journals and preparing GL account reconciliations
Prepare forecasts, budgets and variance analysis for specialist corporate cost areas.
Manage accounting for Employee Benefit Trusts and related recharges.
Support Directors’ Remuneration Report disclosures and audit queries, working with highly confidential data
Act as finance business partner for Corporate Insurance activities.
Support with half year end and year end pension accounting in line with IAS 19.
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Operate SOX-compliant controls and balance sheet governance.
Support statutory and corporate entity activities as required by the CoE.
Drive process improvements and support team capability development.
Qualifications and skills
Essential
Degree (or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting.
ACA / ACCA (or equivalent) qualified or in progress.
8–12 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, with strong exposure to corporate or specialist accounting areas.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly in areas such as employee benefits, share-based payments, or corporate accounting.
Proven experience in month-end close, forecasting, and variance analysis in a controlled environment, including journal postings and GL reconciliations.
3–5 years of experience operating within a SOX or internal control framework.
Strong attention to detail with a disciplined control and documentation mindset.
Effective communication skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines.
Experience working with highly confidential financial data.
Preferred
Experience of 2–4 years in share-based payments, employee benefits, or corporate sundry accounting.
Exposure to Directors’ Remuneration or Annual Report disclosures.
Experience supporting statutory reporting or audit processes.
Familiarity with group reporting or consolidation systems (e.g., SAP FC or similar).
Job Posting End Date
2026-07-27
Equal Opportunities
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.
During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.
The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.
Adjustment or Accommodations Request
If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.
Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.
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